The needles on the temperature gauge, RPM gauge and gas gauge started to move up and down in a crazy manner. After a while, it stopped, but it comes back occasionally. Also, the ABS and brake light will come on at times. I had the brakes looked at and nothing appears to be wrong.
2001 Ford Windstar acceleration complaints
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I purchased. This car in august 2013 before I got the car has 20 miles down the road the brake light came on subsequently both the ABS and the emergency brake light has come on and off the ABS light is on most of the time and there is a noise when breaking my mechanic doesn't know what it is and I have found out that this is a recall problem on other vehicles by calling the ford dealer and looking online. This particular van is not covered but it's clearly having the same problem. The speed control stop working within three or four months of my having the car as well. And the rear wiper doesn't work and I'm very suspicious as to why.
I didn't have a crash I noticed that my ABS brake and tire pressure light was staying on and a short time after I started hearing a loud rumbling noise in the front end every time I slow an it's impossible to make sudden stops and at times my speedometer starts flickering back and forth as well as my cruise control is currently inoperable. I have limited driving this vehicle in which I purchased due to feeling it is not in a safe manner for my children to be in. I have had several shops as well as individuals that told me these areas are common to go out on this specific vehicle and that there is possible recall. I just want to be able to drive my van with out worrying if I'm going to be able to come to a stop when needed as well as not knowing if I could possible break down or something break in the front end while I am driving at somewhat high speeds. Thank you and hope to hear from someone soon in regards to this situation!
The parking brake and ABS warning lights come on intermittently and tend to stay on when the vehicle is warm. This vehicle has already had the recall 09v399000 performed on it so the lights coming on should not be related to that issue. It appears to be the same problem that many other people are experiencing with their windstar vans which is a bad solder on the ABS control module circuit board. I have only driven the van a few thousand miles since the lights started coming on so I have not noticed any loss of function that other people have experienced.
After repairing my speed controller my ABS and brake lights have been coming on the dashboard intermittently and are coming on more and more. Took it to the dealer and no codes show up,but I do not trust it .
I was driving down the interstate going to a local fast food when I loss all acceleration the car was slowing down even though I was giving it gas. Knowing I was slowing down I turned my hazard lights on and coasted to the shoulder lane the car was still running so I turned the car on and off. I still had no acceleration the car wouldn't go into any gear or reverse I had know choice but to tow it home.I looked around on the internet to find out what the problem is it seems that this is all to common with ford windstars. Just looking for a solution to what seems to be a problem even if you go down the list of possible replacements just needing help with a solution. I didn't have the usual indicators that you would have when something goes wrong my engine light didn't come on at all which is weird.
While sitting at the red light my brake light, ABS light, over drive lights all came on and then my speedometer would not register when I started to go when the light turned green.
The ABS light has been on but no one can tell me why. It goes out when the vehicle is shut off but will light up again after about 10 minutes of driving. The cruise control would work sometimes and not others. If finally quit working all together. The fuses are all fine. The power windows and door locks work sometimes and not others or might work on one side of the vehicle but not the other.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking onto the wiring harness and caused a shortage with the vehicle speed control, instrument cluster and the radio. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), which the dealer installed a connector to the brake pressure switch but the repair did not correct the failure. The dealer did not include the fused wiring harness in line with the scds. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to his home, he installed a number 10 fuse however, the connector was still faulty and caused smoke to emit from the wiring harness. The dealer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified, who advised that they had performed the required recall repair but could provide no further assistance. The failure mileage was 103,153.
Abs light comes on intermittently, even in summer with no adverse driving conditions. It stays on for varying lengths of time, then disappears for some time, then out of the blue comes back on. Braking a little bit harder than usual does seem to trigger it. Also, recently, the cruise control just suddenly stopped working. It worked fine one day, then all of a sudden, a day or two later, I hit on, but it refused to set. I tried again on another day and it still wouldn't set.
I took my van in for the 11s16 recall and now problems are taking place afterwards. I got my van back and now the check engine light is on and coolant is leaking everywhere.
While driving my windstar van the ABS light came on and stayed on. At random times the brake light comes on and off. When both brake lights are on the cruise control doesn't work.
Abs light, air bag light and brake light keeps coming back on while car is on.
Brake and ABS light go off and on could smell hot copper wire ....code like 11 brake codes all due to ABS module.
I am writing this to whom this may concern speed control on windstar 2001 is the idling problem when putting drive the idle goes up to 35 the 40 mile an hour running making it hard to stop until it drops if it drops vehicle likes to lunge forward when leaving a stoplight or stop sign or sitting still in line at traffic this is a real problem I have had the sensors changed twice this problem still exists soon as you touch the gas pedal the vehicle jumps to 35 to 40 mile an hour. If there's a recall for this problem I sure would like to know about it thank you very much. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
I saw a recall on the speed sensor, my traction controls keeps coming on mother of 4 children and everyday driving van.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that after having repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), the vehicle experienced major electrical problems and brake fluid leaking. The fluid leaked on the ABS modules, causing the electronic components to have a short, including the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the dealer repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) recall, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairing the defect. The contact stated the recall did not give a solution to the defect, but instead slows down the failure from occurring. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.
The check traction control system warning illuminates, as well as the ABS,trac off, and the brake system warning lights on the dash.
I turned in my ford windstar on to the john west ford diler , the ABS, and brake lights came on 3 days before to brought it for been diagnosed. 2 days after they gave me an estimate for $ 2400.00 dollars. That really surprise me and I answer no thanks do not fix my car. They put my van together and since that moment my van I didn't start again is like a death . They said the PCM and ABS module got burned. I think they made a mistake and kill my van PCM but I cant proved. I was reading the ABS recall about and sounds like there is nothing releated wiht the PCM module. Any way they sent my van back home onto a town truck and at this moment a can't find the problem yet. Oh I almost forgot some for sure they charge me $ 200.00 for diagnosis. If you want to confirm my history you can call[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The ABS and brake light began coming on intermittantly a couple of months ago. It seems that the ABS ecu module is the problem as multiple ABS codes were read. Now, two months later my cruise control no longer works. If you do the research online as well as in your complaint section for 2001 winstar it is an all too common problem. It seems to be a problem that was not addressed properly on an earlier recall by ford (09s09) which included a scds wiring harness replacement only caused by brake fluid leaking onto wiring and causing a potential fire hazard. Many owners believe the fluid not only ran down the wiring continuing to run onto the ABS connector causing parts to short out and fail and also onto the cruise control connector causing it to fail. I truly believe this is the reason all these ABS modules are failing...it's amazing how many complaints with my same problem are on your website these are very expensive parts to replace (over $1000) plus labor. The absence of the ABS system does cause braking problems and can cause the brakes to lock up and skid...this happened to me...just missed having a wreck! The connector to the cruise is also being effected causing it to fail as well. I think ford should be required to at least check these vehicle and replace these parts if they are found to be faulty before someone gets in an accident. They may have already.
The ABS and brake lights on the dashboard light up and stay lit. They will only go off after the key is turned off. It took several trips to the ford dealership for them to diagnose these: perform q test ABS system found multiple dtc's cmdtc c1185 ABS pwr relay output circuit failure, c1194 lf outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1198 lf inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1210 rf outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1246 rr outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1250 lf inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1254 rr inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1446 brake switch circuit failure open or shorted to ground, u1262 scp data link fault, fail speed deactivation switch.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while parked and unoccupied, the vehicle engulfed into uncontrollable flames, which moved intensely in the direction of a nearby residence and burned the front structure of the house. The fire department extinguished the excessive flames. The fire was contributed to an electrical issue involving the speed deactivation switch. The vehicle was declared destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The contact discovered a recall after the failure occurred and was displeased to know that she was not previously notified of the recall. The recall was associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact experienced the identical consequence mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the VIN was included in the recall, but they were unable to provide additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2001 ford windstar. I took it to the dealership to have some safety recalls done. A few days later I was driving along and smoke started boiling out from under the hood so I pulled over and by the time I got stopped and got the kids out safely it quit smoking. I raised the hood and could see some burned wiring under the brake master cylinder. We got back in and drove on then the transmission started shifting wrong and the brake pedal didn't feel right,it felt spongy. I took it to my mechanic who is ase master and ford senior master certified. He replaced the trans range sensor and told me that the fire was caused by a defective cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid.he replaced the switch and advised me to take it back to the dealer and have them do the recall which is what they were supposed to have done in the first place. He said that it also had a damaged ABS module and wiring and that was part of the recall.I called them and they said they only did the rear axle recall that was on the letter I got from ford. My mechanic said that they were required by law to complete all safety recalls while it was in their possession. I am going to take it back but I'm afraid to drive it cause it hardly has any brakes. My mechanics said it was because all the brake fluid leaked out of the switch and got air in the lines.
Subframe broke 8/2010 and replaced. Rusted badly 12/2011 ford dealer fixed , also checked real axel and fixed,recall #11s16 for the brake pressure differential switch leaking, brake light now coming on speedometer not registering odometer not registering ,ABS light on, information center says trans error fuel error temp error and also cruise control surges cuts out and the braking distance change suddenly and without warning,the ABS and ECM is wet with oil not covered properly. I think this is a ongoing problem with front the brake switch recall that still not fixed.
When I started my minivan it was an afternoon. I noticed that when I started driving the minivan it was like forcing it self then I would change the speed and it would sound different but it felt like it was heavy, I would change it to n and it still make this sound like if I was driving on a wet highway and engine was still loud. When I would speed more than 30 MPH it just wouldn't respond as it did before. I purchased this minivan not to long ago -I would say close to a month-. When taking it for a test drive everything looked good, sounded ok -other than the shocks that needed to be replaced- and no lights were on. But after two days had gone by the previous owner said that the ABS light would "sometimes" turn on and would turn off on its own. So, I had a mechanic inspect the minivan for the replacement of the shock wondering if this might take care of the problem, but after the work was done the ABS and brake light started to turn on. Went back to the mechanic because it came making weird sound on the left side so he told me that brake pads also needed to be replaced, so I thought to myself this would take care of the problem which it didn't happen. Now after close to a month of owning this minivan and weather becoming much hotter I noticed this problem. I had a mechanic look at it again today and he suggested that a take it to a ford dealership to have the minivan inspected since he was also aware of a recall done on these types of vehicles. I am just afraid to keep on driving it because I can tell something is just not right and I feel that it's just going to brake down on me anytime soon. And since I have a baby I prefer not to drive or drive a long distance or even on a high speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact took the vehicle in for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact stated that the vehicle sat idle on the dealers lot for approximately three months before the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired due to excessive corrosion of the front part of the sub frame. The contact was advised to have the sub frame repaired before recall repairs could be performed. The contact stated that the front and rear of the sub frame was one whole part and if the front was replaced, the entire frame would have to be replaced. The frame was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was also repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and as a result, the entire cruise control system became inoperable after recall repairs. The contact was concerned with the potential of the vehicle catching fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Abs brake light comes on and disables the ABS brake feature.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at various speeds the contact stated that if she drove over any road bump, the ABS and brake warning lights would illuminate intermittently. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and had the vehicle repaired june 2010. The contact stated that the failure persisted after the recall work was performed and that the dealer did not replace the ABS control modular. The manufacturer and dealer was contacted and advised that they only had to repair the fuse wiring harness and not the ABS control modular, which was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 3/21/11 *cn updated 04/25/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle surged forward until he abruptly applied to the brakes. The failure also occurred while the contact was stopped with the brakes depressed. In addition, the brake light would intermittently illuminate while the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact stated that neither failure occurred until after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The failure and current mileage was 126,000.
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